Rep. Oldenburg: Reacts to the Wisconsin State Assembly’s passage of the state budget
MADISON– Representative Loren Oldenburg (Viroqua) released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Assembly passed the 2023-2025 State Budget: “I am pleased that the legislature’s state budget increases transportation funding by $1.5 billion dollars, these funds will help fix local
Rep. Dittrich: A budget made for Wisconsin
Madison – State Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) enthusiastically cast her vote to provide substantial funding to key priorities while providing the largest tax cut in state history. The biennial budget bill (SB 70) advanced out of the Assembly in a 63
Rep. Spiros: Applauds Assembly passage of 2024-25 Wisconsin budget
Madison – Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) released the following statement after the Assembly passed the 2024-25 Biennial State Budget: “What we voted on today is a budget that ensures Wisconsin continues progressing in the right direction,” Rep. Spiros said. “After hearing
Rep. Donovan: Votes for historic 2023-2024 biennial budget
Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following the Assembly floor session. The Assembly passed Assembly Bill 43 or the Wisconsin 2023-2024 biennial budget. This historic budget was headlined by unprecedented tax cuts and education funding. “For my first state budget
Rep. Callahan: Supports responsible state budget
[Madison, WI] – Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) was proud to support Senate Bill (SB) 70, the 2023-2025 State Budget. After a months-long process of hearing from constituents, holding in-district listening sessions, advocating for the 35th Assembly District, and ultimately working towards a fiscally responsible
Rep. Armstrong: Votes for budget
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Legislature has completed its work on the 2023-2025 state budget. The Senate passed Senate Bill 70 on June 28, and the Assembly concurred on June 29. “I was proud to support a budget that cuts taxes
Rep. Duchow: Assembly passes 2023-25 state budget
MADISON – Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) joined her colleagues in the State Assembly on Thursday to approve the new two-year state spending plan. The 2023-25 state budget provides funding increases for schools and local governments while cutting taxes by $4.4
Rep. Wichgers: Votes yes on state budget
Madison – Citing historic tax cuts and slimming state government, State Representative Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego) voted in favor of the two year state budget Thursday. “This budget brings much needed tax relief to middle class Wisconsinites. In fact, 75% of
WisDems: Statement on Kari Lake’s appearance in Milwaukee
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rapid Response Director Arik Wolk released the following statement ahead of Kari Lake’s keynote speech at the Milwaukee County Republican Party’s summer luncheon today: “Kari Lake is an ultra-MAGA, anti-abortion, election denier coming off an embarrassing election
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers on bipartisan package of affordable housing legislation
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/230629DemAddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on the five bipartisan bills signed last week to help expand access to safe, affordable housing for working families. The legislation is critical to supporting the state’s workforce
Weekly GOP radio address: Rep. Katsma on historic tax cuts
https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/230629GOPaddress.mp3 MADISON – Representative Katsma (R – Oostburg) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Last week the budget-writing committee voted for the largest tax cut in state history—over $4.4 billion. Republicans reduced income taxes by
Office and Professional Employees International Union: No progress on negotiations after unfair labor practices strike
Madison, WI – Three weeks after ending their Unfair Labor Practices (ULP) strike, the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 39 says that they have been unable to make progress on negotiations with employer TruStage Financial Group. OPEIU
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Children and Families: Announce final Child Care Counts funding proposal submitted for approval
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today submitted a formal request to the Wisconsin State Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) to use remaining federal relief dollars to support Wisconsin’s early care and education (ECE) community through the Wisconsin Department of
Workers for Opportunity: Names former Wisconsin state Senator Leah Vukmir to national board of advisors
MADISON, Wis. — Workers for Opportunity, a leading national initiative for advancing employee freedom, has named former Wisconsin state senator Leah Vukmir to its inaugural board of advisors. Under the board’s guidance, Workers for Opportunity will continue to expand employee freedom
Frontline Community Groups: Say Mayor’s lead pipe removal plan falls short
MILWAUKEE – Mayor Johnson announced that his administration is going to remove 3,300 lead-service lines (LSLs) this year, instead of the 1,500 his Milwaukee Water Works department declared just a few months ago. The groups say the plan falls short
Dept. of Health Services: Announces expansion of harm reduction efforts
New funding for public health vending machines aimed at preventing or reversing overdose Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Kirsten Johnson joined attendees at the state’s inaugural Harm Reduction Conference in Green Bay today to announce expanded efforts to
WisGOP: Announces 2024 Republican National Convention appointments
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Republican Party of Wisconsin announced the appointment of all three Republican National Committee (RNC) Members from Wisconsin to serve on the Committee on Arrangements (COA) for the 2024 Republican National Convention. Chairman Brian Schimming, National Committeeman Tom
Sen. Johnson: Statement on affirmative action ruling
MADISON – Today’s US Supreme Court decision on affirmative action in college admissions is another step backward and a slap in the face to young people who are trying to access more opportunities than the generations before them. Senator LaTonya Johnson
Rep. Moore Omokunde: Statement on state budget passage
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly convened to vote on Senate Bill 70, the executive budget act of the 2023 state legislature. The budget was amended countless times by Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee so that it is
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Celebrates Dairy Month with new video
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – As Dairy Month comes to a close, Congressman Derrick Van Orden is celebrating dairy farmers and their contributions to Wisconsin and the nation at large with a new video. WATCH As a member of the House